1. The simultaneous distribution or availability of a product, film, software, or other item across many locations or markets, reaching a broad audience
The movie had a widespread release across 3,000 theaters nationwide.
O filme teve um lançamento em larga escala em 3 mil cinemas em todo o país.
2. In film industry, the release of a movie to a large number of cinemas at the same time, as opposed to a limited or platform release
After the limited release, the film expanded to a widespread release the following weekend.
Após o lançamento limitado, o filme foi expandido para um lançamento em larga escala no fim de semana seguinte.